Fujifilm X-M1 vs Samsung NX500

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was launched 16 months before the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-M1 and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the NX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX500 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NX500.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung NX500 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.